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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
burger
[noun]

beef cut into small pieces and made into a flat round shape that is then fried, often served in a bread bun

Ex: The burger was served with a side of crispy onion rings .
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chip
[noun]

a long, usually thin piece of potato cooked in oil

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fish
[noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: The fish tacos were topped with tangy slaw and creamy sauce .
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grape
[noun]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

Ex: She packed a small bag of grapes in her lunchbox for school .
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vegetable
[noun]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: The restaurant offered a vegetarian dish with a mix of seasonal vegetables.
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biscuit
[noun]

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Ex: I love to dip my biscuit in my morning coffee .
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chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: The restaurant served juicy grilled chicken burgers with all the toppings .
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lemonade
[noun]

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

Ex: After mowing the lawn , he treated himself to a well-deserved glass of fresh lemonade.
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rice
[noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

Ex: We had sushi for lunch , which was filled with rice and fresh fish .
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salad
[noun]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

Ex: We had a side salad with our main course for a balanced meal.
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cereal
[noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

Ex: After pouring the cereal, she realized she was out of milk and had to settle for a different breakfast .
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yogurt
[noun]

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

Ex: Many people choose Greek yogurt for its higher protein content compared to regular yogurt.
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mango
[noun]

a sweet yellow fruit with a thin skin that grows in hot areas

Ex: The mango harvest season is an important time of the year in many tropical countries .
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mushroom
[noun]

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

Ex: The earthy aroma of mushrooms adds depth to any pasta dish .
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omelet
[noun]

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

Ex: He learned how to flip an omelet without breaking it by practicing with a non-stick pan .
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beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: She ordered a rare steak , preferring her beef to be cooked just enough to seal in the juices .
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broccoli
[noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: The market sells both green and purple broccoli fresh from the farm .
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chilli
[noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

Ex: The chilli heat lingered in his mouth long after the meal .
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candy
[noun]

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

Ex: His favorite candy is chocolate with caramel filling .
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carrot
[noun]

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

Ex: We went to the farmer 's market and bought a bunch of fresh carrots to make carrot cake .
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chocolate
[noun]

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

Ex: I love to indulge in a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.
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coffee
[noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: The café served a variety of coffee drinks , including cappuccino and macchiato .
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cola
[noun]

a brown and sweet drink with gas and no alcohol in it

Ex: Cola is often served with fast food meals.
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cream
[noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: Whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch for a slice of homemade pumpkin pie.
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dessert
[noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: We made a classic English dessert, sticky toffee pudding .
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garlic
[noun]

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

Ex: The pasta sauce tasted rich with the addition of garlic and herbs .
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honey
[noun]

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

Ex: We used honey as a natural sweetener in our homemade salad dressing .
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ice
[noun]

frozen water, which has a solid state

Ex: The windshield was covered in ice, so I had to scrape it before driving .
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lemon
[noun]

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

Ex: The market had vibrant yellow lemons on display .
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meat
[noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: Slow-cooked pulled pork , served with barbecue sauce , is a popular meat dish .
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water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

Ex: She added a slice of lemon to her mineral water for a hint of citrus flavor .
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oil
[noun]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

Ex: They ran out of cooking oil and had to borrow some from their neighbor.
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onion
[noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: They pickled onions to enjoy as a tangy garnish for sandwiches and salads .
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pasta
[noun]

a dish that we can make by mixing cooked pasta with other ingredients and sauces

Ex: She made a pasta bake with cheese and broccoli .
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pear
[noun]

a sweet yellow or green bell-shaped fruit with a lot of juice

Ex: The recipe calls for three ripe pears, peeled and sliced .
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pepper
[noun]

a powder made from dried peppercorn that is added to food to make it spicy

Ex: They sprinkled crushed red pepper flakes on their pizza for a spicy kick.
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potato
[noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: The street vendor sold hot and crispy potato fries .
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salt
[noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.
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sauce
[noun]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

Ex: We made a pesto sauce using fresh basil from our garden .
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sausage
[noun]

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

Ex: They gathered around the barbecue , grilling a variety of sausages for a fun and flavorful backyard cookout .
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steak
[noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: He prefers his steak cooked rare , with a charred crust on the outside and a warm , red center .
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a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

Ex: We planted a row of strawberries along the sunny side of our garden .
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sugar
[noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: The children enjoyed colorful cotton candy at the fair , made from sugar.
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